About the Author

is an American fine-artist who creates remarkably meticulous oil paintings using modern masters' techniques. His work focuses on provocative aspects of the human form and psyche. He is one of a handful of realist painters who are regarded as pioneers of the alternative art movement. He has a degree from Art Center College of Design where he taught portrait painting for nearly 10 years. He currently teaches workshops in the US and Europe, and shows his work internationally. His original paintings are difficult to acquire, but can be found in a number of prestigious collections.